Sentences with phrase «soil quality benefits»
No - till production has gained popularity among farmers as a result of potential reduction in labor and energy use [1] and soil quality benefits such as improved soil structure and increased soil organic matter levels [2 - 5].
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Agave grown in the highlands benefits from richer soil, greater rainfall and cleaner water than plants grown in the lowlands, producing a higher quality of sugar that in turn creates a better tequila.
Plantations, strategically placed in the landscape, are recognised for their importance for sustainable production and improved soil, water quality and salinity mitigation, carbon and biodiversity benefits.
Adding compost also enhanced soil quality, increased plant growth and cattle forage by up to 50 %, and helped the soil retain moisture, a crucial benefit in drought - stricken California.
PORT HOPE, ON, December 17, 2012 — Increased yield, a reduction in fuel expense and improved soil quality are some of the documented benefits of no - till, but if those aren't compelling enough, Ben Currelly, president of NorAg Resources Inc., has another one.
When biofuel crops are grown in appropriate places and under sustainable conditions, they offer a host of benefits: reduced fossil fuel use; diversified fuel supplies; increased employment; decreased greenhouse gas emissions; enhanced habitat for wildlife; improved soil and water quality; and more stable global land use, thereby reducing pressure to clear new land.
When pondering the answer, consider what the study points out hasn't yet been financially quantified: the value of organic farming's environmental health benefits, such as lack of pollution from pesticides and excess fertilizer, improved soil quality and pollination.
By partnering with close to 500 landowners on over 120,000 acres to date to reforest their degraded lands, GreenTrees has enhanced wildlife habitat, improved water and soil quality and delivered local economic development benefits in addition to generating over 2.5 million tonnes of verified carbon offsets for partners including Norfolk Southern, Duke Energy, United Airlines, Arbor Day Foundation, Blue Mountain Brewery and Skyway Air Taxi, among others.